So you're back in Hoenn. Maybe you're trying to relive that 2014 nostalgia, or maybe you just realized that grinding a team to level 100 for the Delta Episode is actually a massive chore. Whatever the reason, you're looking for Pokemon Alpha Sapphire cheats, and honestly, I don't blame you. But here is the thing: the world of 3DS cheating is way more annoying than the old Game Boy days. You can't just type in a single Master Code and call it a day anymore.
Things have changed.
If you are playing on an original 3DS or 2DS, you're likely using a PowerSaves device or maybe Custom Firmware (CFW) with something like Checkpoint or Luma3DS. If you're on a PC using an emulator like Citra, the process is a bit smoother, but you still have to deal with versioning. That is the biggest "gotcha" in the community right now. A code that works for version 1.0 will absolutely crash your game if you've updated to version 1.4. And let's be real—everyone has updated to 1.4 by now.
The Version 1.4 Problem: Why Your Codes Keep Crashing
Most people find a random list of codes online, paste them into their emulator, and then wonder why their save file is corrupted or why the game just black-screens. It's almost always a version mismatch. The memory addresses in Pokemon Alpha Sapphire shifted when Game Freak released the 1.4 update to fix bugs.
For example, the memory address for your money in version 1.0 is totally different than in 1.4. If you use a 1.0 code on a 1.4 game, you aren't changing your money; you're probably overwriting a piece of code that tells the game how to load a tree.
Boom. Crash.
Max Money (The "I'm Tired of Being Broke" Code)
If you're running the standard v1.4 update, this is the code people actually use to get $9,999,999. It’s basically the first thing anyone does because buying 99 Ultra Balls gets expensive fast.
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- v1.4 Max Money:
08C71DC0 0098967F
Just a heads up: some users report that you need to go into your bag or a Poke Mart for the number to visually update. Don't freak out if it doesn't change the second you click "Enable."
Shiny Pokemon and the DexNav Myth
Everyone wants a Shiny Beldum or a Shiny Primal Kyogre. But here is some intellectual honesty for you: "Shiny" cheats in Gen 6 are notoriously glitchy. Unlike the GBA era where you could just force every encounter to be shiny, 3DS cheats often rely on the DexNav system.
There is a popular "Shiny Pokemon with Radar" code that works by modifying the "hidden" Pokemon that pop up in the grass.
- Shiny DexNav (v1.4 - Hold R):
D3000000 082C6C90C0000000 0000000B80000000 FF00000070000000 FF000003DD000000 0000010020000008 00000001
(And about five more lines of D-series padding).
The catch? It usually doesn't work on stationary legendaries. If you're trying to force a Shiny Kyogre, you're better off using a save editor like PKHeX. I know, I know—it's not as "cool" as a button-press cheat, but it's the only way to guarantee a shiny legendary without spending three months soft-resetting.
The "Essential" Utility Cheats
Sometimes you don't want to break the game; you just want it to be less tedious. Pokemon games have a lot of "dead air," and these codes sort of act like a quality-of-life patch.
1. No Outlines
This is a fan favorite for people playing on Citra. The 3DS hardware used thick black outlines around characters and Pokemon to make them pop on the small screen. On a 4K monitor, it looks kinda gross.
- Remove Outlines (v1.4):
0037A140 000000000037A144 00000000
It makes the game look surprisingly modern, almost like a higher-res version of Pokemon Let's Go.
2. Rare Candies and Master Balls
Instead of a code that gives you "Infinite" items (which can sometimes break your bag slots), the most reliable codes simply overwrite the quantity of the item in your first or second slot.
- 999 Master Balls (Slot 1 - v1.4):
28C6B5F2 000003E7 - 999 Rare Candies (Slot 1 - v1.4):
28C6AC82 000003E7
Word of advice: Move a junk item like a Potion to Slot 1 before activating these. You don't want to accidentally delete your only Eon Flute because the code decided that Slot 1 was the new home for 999 candies.
Walk Through Walls: The Game Breaker
We've all been there. You see an item behind a ledge and you just don't want to bike all the way around. The "Walk Through Walls" (WTW) cheat is the holy grail of Pokemon Alpha Sapphire cheats, but it's also the most dangerous.
In Alpha Sapphire, the WTW code for 3DS is often unstable. It works by disabling the collision detection. If you use it and walk into an "unloaded" zone, you can fall into a void. If you save your game there? Your save is toast.
If you're using Citra, most people suggest using the "No Collisions" variants that are specific to certain areas, like the Cycling Road, to cheese minigames. For general exploration, just be careful. Always keep a backup save. Seriously.
Why PKHeX is actually better than Codes
I'm going to be real with you. If you are playing on a PC or have a modded 3DS, stop messing with Action Replay codes.
Use PKHeX.
It’s a save editor. You open your save file, you click "Max Money," you drag and drop whatever Pokemon you want into your boxes, and you save. It is 100% safer than running active memory cheats. Active cheats have a habit of "bleeding" into other parts of the game’s RAM. This is why you'll see people complaining that their character turned invisible or their Pokedex reset to zero after using a Rare Candy code.
How to safely apply these right now
If you’re still set on using codes, here is the protocol. Don't skip these steps or you'll be the one posting on Reddit asking why your save is gone.
- Check your version. Look at the home screen of your 3DS or the title bar of Citra. If it doesn't say "Ver 1.4," these codes won't work.
- Backup first. Use Checkpoint (3DS) or just copy the
mainfile from your Citra save folder. - One at a time. Don't enable Max Money, Shiny, and 999 Items all at once. Enable one, save the game, restart, and then do the next.
- Avoid Online. This should go without saying, but do not go onto the GTS or Wonder Trade with active cheats. Nintendo’s "anti-cheat" for Gen 6 was basic, but they can still ban your console's unique ID from online services if you’re caught with "impossible" Pokemon.
The best next step is to verify your game version in the 3DS settings. Once you're sure you're on v1.4, try the Max Money code first as a "test" to see if your emulator or device is communicating correctly with the game's memory. If that works, the rest of the Slot-based item cheats should be safe to use. Just remember to move your important items out of the way before you start spawning hundreds of Rare Candies.